Over 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 wins (4,12 s vs 6,21 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| M2 G87 | John Cooper Works FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s−2,09 s | 6,21 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s−2,18 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s−3,49 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 285 km/h+34 km/h | 251 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,76 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,09 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | M2 G87 | John Cooper Works FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,17 s | 1,85 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,95 s | 3,09 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,06 s | 4,95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,12 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,26 s | 7,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,46 s | 12,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,14 s | 20,51 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,08 s | 14,26 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,81 s | 25,30 s |
| Top speed | 285 km/h | 251 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 460 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 550 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 231 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 175 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the M2 hits 100 km/h in 4.12 s versus 6.21 s for the John Cooper Works FWD. At this point, the M2 leads by 2.09 s and sits roughly 22 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the M2 is doing 155 km/h against 137 km/h for the John Cooper Works FWD. The gap is 1.63 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the M2 crosses the line in 12.08 s versus 14.26 s. The 2.18 s gap represents roughly 99 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the M2 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 215 km/h versus 191 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the M2 finishes in 21.80 s versus 25.29 s, with a 3.49 s lead.
Electronically capped at 285 km/h, the M2 never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.76 kg/hp vs 5.09 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.88 seconds. The 2.09 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, M2 G87 wins (4,12 s vs 6,21 s).
M2 G87 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,12 seconds (calibrated simulation).
M2 G87: 460 hp, ratio 3,76 kg/hp. John Cooper Works FWD: 231 hp, ratio 5,09 kg/hp.
M2 G87: 285 km/h. John Cooper Works FWD: 251 km/h.